Man arrested after women threatened at knifepoint

By Q Radio News

A man in his 20s has been arrested after two women were threatened at knifepoint in Lurgan.

The victims were approached by a man in Monbrief Walk, at about 5.30pm yesterday.

He produced a knife and demanded the women hand over car keys.

One woman suffered minor injuries in the incident.

The man remains in custody at this time.

Inspector Kerr said: “Police responded after a report of two females had been approached by a man who is alleged to have produced a large knife and demanded their car keys. 

“One of the women sustained minor injuries.

“We are appealing for information and witnesses which may assist the investigation to contact the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1480 16/10/21.”

A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.

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